Launch times (whenever you want) about noon on Fri from the Goodland Boat Park—see below. It is only about a 6.5 mi paddle or sail to Cape Romano. The Cape has some beautiful wilderness campsites along the east-facing shore.

The Goodland Boat Park http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=3121 has a fence and locked gate. The gate is open about 5:30 AM to sundown or 8 PM. The gate always opens for vehicles inside the property. Charge for launching: $8 motorized vessels, $4 for non-motorized. $10/night to park in the gated enclosure. Here is Goodland and the Park: